Western capercaillie
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| phylum | Chordata | The Western Capercaillie, also known as the Wood Grouse, Heather Cock or Capercaillie, is the largest member of the grouse family. The largest known specimen, recorded in captivity, had a weight of 7.2 kg. (15.9 lbs). Found across Europe and Asia, it is renowned for its mating display.
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| clade | Diapsida | |
| Class | Aves | |
| order | Galliformes | |
| family | Phasianidae | |
| genus | Tetrao | |
| species | T. urogallus |
